Potato and Bean Paratha

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Potato and Bean Paratha recipe originates from the Indian subcontinent; the recipe is one of the most popular breakfast dishes throughout western, central and northern regions of India.

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Potato and Bean Paratha recipe - How to make Potato and Bean Paratha

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins 1Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

For The Dough
2 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
salt to taste
water as needed

For The Filling
1 large sweet potato (shakarkand) peeled , cut into cubes and cooked until soft.
3/4 cup cooked beans ( i used pinto beans but it can be substituted with any other bean like black eyed beans (chawli) or rajma)
salt to taste
3 thai or indian variety of green chillies cut very fine
1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
a little oil or ghee to apply on the parathas.

Method

In a large bowl mix together whole wheat flour and salt well. Add water as required and knead to make a soft and non sticky dough with the emphasis on soft.
Keep dough covered for at least 30 minutes or so.
In the meanwhile peel sweet potato, cut into cubes and cook it until soft either using the stove top or the microwave. I used the microwave and it took me just a few minutes. Add as little water as possible while cooking the potato.
When the sweet potatoes are cooked and a little cool, mash them. Then add salt, green chili, dry mango powder, cumin powder and cilantro to it and mix well. If you do not want too much of a bite from the bean, mash the cooked beans coarsely and add to the sweet potato mixture. I like a little bite s
Divide the dough into lemon sized balls. With the help of a little flour roll out each ball into a small thickish circle. Place about 1 tbsp to 2 tbsp of the sweet potato mixture in the center of the circle. Pull the ends together and seal it.
Flatten gently and with the help of a little flour roll the dough out gently into as thin or thick a circle as you like.
Heat a tawa/ flat pan/ griddle on medium to medium low heat. Place the rolled out paratha in the center and allow it to cook until there are small golden spots on the lower side.
Apply some oil/ clarified butter to the side facing upwards and flip over and cook the other side until it has a few golden/ brownish spots on it.
Remove and serve hot with plain yogurt, raita or curry of choice.